March 17, 2020
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has sickened at least 167,515 people and killed 6,606, according to the latest World Health Organization data release 16 March 2020. The total number of cases of infection is believed to be higher than what has been reported due to limited testing.
Countries around the world have restricted travel and are urging citizens to avoid crowds which could spread the virus. The Grasswire team is bringing together information from around the world highlighting how governments and private organizations are reacting to the disease.
Verified government information sources
- World Health Organization and daily Situation Reports
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
Coronavirus testing
Limiting the spread of viruses and diseases
47. BREAK Italy: more than 30,000 Coronavirus cases and 2,500 dead.
— Matthew Bennett | The Spain Report (@matthewbennett) March 17, 2020
– Cases: 31,506, +3,526
– Dead: 2,503, +345
– Intensive care: 2,060, +209
– Crude fatality rate: 7.9%
– Intensive care rate: 7.9% pic.twitter.com/AG0JWF1bGw
JUST IN: Disney is delaying Marvel’s Black Widow because of the coronavirus. It was due out on May 1.
— Frank Pallotta (@frankpallotta) March 17, 2020
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that it would be “several weeks” before we see if new social distancing guidelines have an effect on flattening the curve.
WH "looking" at model that shows up to 2.2 million U.S. #coronavirus deaths.
— Ben White (@morningmoneyben) March 17, 2020
Mnuchin said stock markets will remain open: “We absolutely believe in keeping the markets open." He said he has been in contact with the major banks and NYSE. “Everybody wants to keep it open. We may get to a point where we shorten the hours if that’s something they need to do."
— Betsy Klein (@betsy_klein) March 17, 2020